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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,961.01, 38,573.62 and 16,624.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,961.01, 38,573.62 and 16,624.33 is: 22,934.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,961.01 : 38,573.62 = 16,624.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,961.01/38,573.62 = 16,624.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,961.01x = 38,573.62 × 16,624.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,961.01x = 641,260,395.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,260,395.31/27,961.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,934.10

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